how many of you "lift the tray"

[doublesuited77]

had another lesson today to help put some more consistancy in my ball striking. The big thing we worked on today was lifting the tray at the top of the backswing. (that is have your right palm up as it you were carrying a serving tray). by focusing on this, i am striking it about 10-12 yards farther everytime and barely ever catching it fat?

curious if anyone else is consciencly working on this?

[scotton]

I usually concentrate on pointing the club toe at the sky during takeaway and keep the right elbow from flying. But I just noticed that when I do that, I wind up in your "lift the tray" position. Interesting.

[CG031]

I never even heard of this expression. I'm gonna maybe give it a go on the range tomorrow.

[cbe_golfer]

I worked on cupping the right wrist during my backswing today. My release and consequently distance seemed really good. Now If only I can keep it all together for a full round of golf..

[flatom]

Getting to the top is half the battle, staying soft through the transition is the other half. There is a tendency to "hit" or grab the club at the top which destroys the other half.
Keep the hands and arms soft when making the transition, it adds speed and lag and will keep you on plane.

[Jockstrap]

I always hinge my wirsts at the top of the backswing but not in the motion you've described of 'lifting the tray'.

I've never tried it, but wouldn't it promote a more open clubface going up meaning you have to compensate on the way down invariably affecting your consistency?

[Double_Bogey]

My dad recently took a lesson from a local golf pro, and I played a round of golf with him yesterday. He kept talking about lifiting the tray. When he actually managed to do it correctly, he launched the ball. He ended up hitting a few shots nearly 300 yards, so it works pretty well for him.